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RigNet

acquired by ViaSat

Houston, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Acquired by Viasat Inc. December 2020 · $222M (approximately $222 million all-stock deal) · source ↗

Provides satellite-based offshore communications services revolutionizing connectivity for marine and offshore industries.

Founders & leadership

JH
Jay HilbertExecutive
WS
William SuttonExecutive
CS
Charles SchneiderExecutive
SE
Steven E. PickettExecutive
ET
Edward TraupmanExecutive

Board

MC
Mattia CaprioliBoard director
DD
Ditlef de VibeBoard director
KM
Kevin MulloyBoard director
KJ
Kevin J. O'HaraBoard director
KO
Keith OlsenBoard director
BK
Brent K. WhittingtonBoard director
JH
James H. BrowningBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$4MraisedJun 2017 · 19 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jay HilbertExecutive Officer
  • Mattia CaprioliDirector
  • William SuttonExecutive Officer
  • Charles SchneiderExecutive Officer
  • Steven E. PickettExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin MulloyDirector
  • Ditlef de VibeDirector
  • Kevin J. O'HaraDirector
  • Keith OlsenDirector
  • Edward TraupmanExecutive Officer
  • Brent K. WhittingtonDirector
  • James H. BrowningDirector
  • Charles L. DavisDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
05, 06b, 4a5
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
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Frequently asked questions

What does RigNet do?
Provides satellite-based offshore communications services revolutionizing connectivity for marine and offshore industries.
Who are RigNet's investors?
RigNet's investors include Altira Group LLC, HitecVision Advisory AS.
How much funding has RigNet raised?
RigNet has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
Who acquired RigNet?
RigNet was acquired by ViaSat.
Where is RigNet headquartered?
RigNet is headquartered in Houston, US.